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10th Anniversary MetLife National Study Cites Need for Cutting Edge Employee Benefits

10th Anniversary MetLife National Study Cites Need for Cutting Edge Employee Benefits











A Marketplace USA Chaplain greets a bank employee during his regular rounds as part of the companies’ unique benefit package.


Plano, TX (PRWEB) May 09, 2012

The 10th anniversary of the prestigious MetLife Study of Employee Benefit Trends highlighted the need for cutting edge benefits like Marketplace Chaplains which today serves more than 500 corporate clients with 2,669 service locations in the U.S. and worldwide. Each year, the national study explores an evolving benefits landscape from the point of view of employers and employees across all U.S. regions, industries and company sizes. Through both robust years and turbulent economic times, the study has identified significant key findings and insights that have served to inform and shape today’s benefits strategies for employers and their advisors.

The study marks a decade of decoding and discovering these benefits. A key finding this year is 60% of surveyed employers recognize the precarious economic climate, rather than reducing business focus on employee benefits, actually creates opportunity for benefits to drive human capital. In addition, the study found employees are less committed to their employers, but at the same time, are highly dependent on their workplace benefits according to the published study summary.

That’s exactly what Rilo Stephens, President & CEO of Atlanta-based client company, Eckardt Electric Co. found when he decided to employ Marketplace Chaplains as a new employee benefit for his company.

It’s important to have someone on-site and professionally trained to be there for the employees and their family members,” he said of his growing company of 125 employees spread out over the Southeast U.S. “Our customers are asking more of us and we are asking more of each other; it’s a very pressured and stressed time for all of us and we see the chaplains make a huge impact on all of us.”

According to the published information, one of the Study’s most significant findings is the strong relationship between satisfaction with benefits and job satisfaction. First noted in 2004 and every year since, this correlation creates compelling evidence for the power of benefits to drive a universal set of business objectives – employee attraction, retention and productivity. It is a central tenet for benefits professionals and justifies benefits investment to senior management.

“It doesn’t matter if the company is large or small, Fortune 100 or family-owned, having a professional caregiver who is a trained and caring Marketplace Chaplain has proven to benefit the company’s bottom line and their top line, employees and their family members,” said Marketplace Chaplains’ President & COO Dick De Witt.

“Our industry has seen a great deal of change over the last four-to-five years and putting the chaplain service in place is one of the best business decisions I have made,” added Stephens.

Ten years ago employees expected benefits, but were far less engaged in their true value, the study reported. Today, new economic realities are driving employees to more fully appreciate the benefits that their employers provide – even if they have to pay more of the costs themselves.

The benefits are an indispensable ingredient in how the working American family achieves short- and long-term financial security. Indeed it’s unlikely that workplace benefits have ever been as desirable or important as they are in the current era.

For more information on this fast-growing corporate strategic initiative, featured on NBC Nightly News, CNN, Washington Post and the New York Times, visit http://www.mchapusa.com.

For more information or to arrange an interview with a client company or local chaplain, contact VP of Public Relations Art Stricklin at artstricklin(at)mchapusa(dot)com or 1-800-775-7657.











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Posted on May 10, 2012 by , Reply

eGenerationMarketing is Proud to Announce the Release of Social Security Disability Benefits Document Generating Application

eGenerationMarketing is Proud to Announce the Release of Social Security Disability Benefits Document Generating Application












Boston, Massachusetts (PRWEB) November 22, 2011

eGenerationMarketing, one of the legal marketing industry’s top resources for Social Security Disability marketing, proudly released an update to their Client Portal after months of strenuous work. Prior to these updates, the Client Portal was utilized to organize the Social Security Disability leads sent to law firms by eGenerationMarketing.

Overall, the portal was greeted with praise and appreciation, as it allows for easy tracking on each lead, as well as the ability to convert individual leads to maintain retention rates. In the rare chance that a lead is invalid, the portal also allows the lead to be rejected by clients in order to be reviewed by the management at eGenerationMarketing for refund.

As a young and fast-moving company, eGenerationMarketing is constantly striving to enhance the quality and usability of their products. Despite the rapid nature of the lead-generating industry, however, eGenerationMarketing prides itself on the constant attention and care they demonstrate towards their clients.

“For us, it isn’t about just signing a law firm up and saying ‘I guess we’ll talk soon’,” said Sales and Client Relations manager Doug Cochrane.

“Keeping our clients satisfied is our utmost priority, and if we can make their lives easier, we will strive to make that happen.”

As an internet marketing firm, eGenerationMarketing is perceptive to the ways in which technology can increase the efficiency of the often stagnant and old-fashioned legal industry. Therefore, after months of brainstorming and polling clients, the company embarked on a mission to enhance the features of the Client Portal by constructing additional applications. The conclusion was to address the time consuming and tedious process of filling out Social Security Disability related paperwork. The goal became to take a process that normally requires hours of effort by an attorney or paralegal and streamline it using various programming principles within the Client Portal.

After a few weeks of tireless work from the development team, the complexities were overcome to create an easy to use interface that will greatly enhance the efficiency of any firm that uses it. The process is quite simple. Before, when clients would click into one of the case leads in the Client Portal, they had the option to convert, edit, or contest. Now, the newly launched option will allow clients to generate documents, which will take them to a window of various Social Security Disability benefit forms. From here, the client can pick and choose which forms they would like to have filled out by the portal. Once the forms have been chosen, the user can click for the documents to be generated, creating a PDF of all of the forms with the intake’s name and contact information inputted in the correct fields. From here, the forms will only require the specific information required of each to be filled in. Fortunately, the PDFs can be modified on the computer, or printed out and completed by hand.

Lastly, the document generating application allows the importation of additional materials and personalized letters. Considering every firm has a different procedure with regard to mailing material to its clients, these additional documents can be uploaded to the portal. All the client has to do is follow the very basic instructions to take advantage of the functionality of the auto-fill tool. Collectively, the document generating application takes hours of work being done by hand currently in the legal industry, and in one click on the computer, nearly completes all of the forms in seconds.

“In terms of the document generating portion of the portal, I think we have entirely accomplished our goal,” stated Chris Casey, one of the developers who worked on the project.

“It generates the documents immediately and is quite easy to use. I believe it will be very helpful to our clients and their firms. But as with all of our products, there is always room for improvement.”

eGenerationMarketing is an internet marketing firm out of Boston, Massachusetts, that works with legal practices on both the state and national levels to increase their volume of Social Security Disability cases. Using a combination of internet advertising, search engine optimization and other online marketing strategies, they are able to generate a high volume of low-cost, high quality Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income case leads. These leads are generated by websites considered to be some of the web’s top resources for finding out information about the application process, appealing a denial, what conditions can qualify, and, most importantly, finding legal representation to assist with a case. eGenerationMarketing acts as a bridge by connecting these people who are looking for help with their case by connecting them with either an advocate or an attorney in their area who is eager to assist them.

For more information on the Social Security Disability lead generating services or Client Portal offered by eGenerationMarketing, go to http://www.egenerationmarketing.com or call 617-800-0089.

You can also contact us through our website to request more information about our programs and products.

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Posted on November 24, 2011 by , Reply

St Kitts Citizenship benefits boost demand at new $100 million Caribbean resort

St Kitts Citizenship benefits boost demand at new $ 100 million Caribbean resort











St Kitts & Nevis, Caribbean (PRWEB) October 31, 2009

St Kitts Citizenship is boosting demand for luxury villas, poolside cottages and condominiums at the $ 100 million Ocean’s Edge resort development at Frigate Bay, report luxury property experts Savills Select Resorts.

Privileged St Kitts Citizenship with all its second passport benefits is proving to be an added incentive for buyers keen to invest in aspirational but accessible property on one of the world’s most beautiful islands.

Citizenship of St Kitts brings with it a second passport plus significant offshore financial benefits such as freedom from income tax, property taxes, inheritance tax and capital gains tax for property owned for 12 months or more.

It is open to people who invest at least $ 350,000 or its eastern Caribbean equivalent currency in an approved scheme. Ocean’s Edge is officially recognised by the Government of St Kitts as meeting all the necessary criteria required.

Savills Select Resorts Director Pauline Bonanni said: “Investing in property must be one of the most cost effective ways of gaining the considerable benefits afforded by St Kitts Citizenship.”

“Prices at Ocean’s Edge start in the mid-$ 300,000 range, for which investors gain St Kitts Citizenship, second passports, tax concessions and a home on a Caribbean paradise listed as one of the world’s top 20 islands on which to live.”

Work on Phase 3a of Ocean’s Edge is due to start shortly. Masterminding the project is the Cable Bay Hotel Development Company (CBHDC). Families are already moving into Phases 1 and 2 at the resort which has been praised by St Kitts Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, the Hon Dr Denzil L Douglas.

Phase 3a of the vacation home development includes:

    Bespoke Villas – 32 villa lots starting from US $ 200,000 with a cost of approximately US $ 300 per square foot to build a bespoke villa with fantastic ocean views
    Poolside Cottages – 10 two-bedroom semi-detached, single-storey cottages (approx 1,825 square feet), each with their own small garden and private plunge pool at US $ 525,000
    Hillside Condominiums – two-bedroom condominiums with plunge pools (approx 1,500 square feet), overlooking the ocean, from US $ 575,000
    Two-bedroom Beachfront Condominiums, approx 1,650 square feet, from US $ 609,000
    One-bedroom Beachfront Condominiums – 800-900 square feet, from US $ 359,000.
In total, Ocean’s Edge will comprise 190 condominiums plus 32 lots for bespoke villas. Completion is scheduled for late 2012.

Clients with an interest in purchasing property can participate in a three-night subsidised inspection trip to experience St Kitts and Ocean’s Edge. For more information, please contact Pauline Bonanni, Savills Select Resorts, +44 (0)1202 765011.

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http://www.oceansedgestkitts.com

International Sales Office

Savills Select Resorts

Telephone: +44 (0)1202 765011

About Ocean’s Edge

Ocean’s Edge is a luxury vacation home development in St Kitts overlooking Frigate Bay.

The 40-acre project comprises 190 condominiums including one-, two- and three-bedroom beachfront units, two-bedroom hillside units, two- and three-bedroom poolside cottages. In addition, 32 villa lots offering some of the finest views on the island are available with the option of building a three- or four-bedroom+ villa. Planned leisure facilities include a fitness centre, restaurant, pools, tennis courts and landscaped recreation spaces.

Ocean’s Edge is owned by the Cable Bay Hotel Development Company Limited – a consortium of stakeholders comprising Newfound Cable Bay Corporation and locally based partners TDC Ltd, Mansha Ltd and SKNA National Bank Ltd. Ocean’s Edge is located within 10 minutes of RL Bradshaw International Airport which welcomes non-stop flights from New York (JFK), Miami FL, Atlanta GA, Charlotte NC and San Juan PR. British Airways has just added a second direct service from London Heathrow. Islands Magazine (2007) listed St Kitts as one of the top 20 islands on which to live worldwide.

Robb Report’s Vacation Homes Magazine (October 2008), listed the island as one of 10 great places where the best time to buy is now.

For further information, to set up an interview or receive a media kit and/or images, please contact:

Dalia Blumenthal, Publicist

Tel: + 1 416 926 1967

Mobile: + 1 416 788 4573

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Posted on July 13, 2011 by , Reply

The Benefits of Kingdom Citizenship Freedom In Christ Continued Pt2

Posted on April 17, 2011 by , Reply

Benefits of Second Citizenship

Citizenship and national identity are shifting in a global zing world. An increasing number of people carry two or more passports and affluent citizens’ travel, study and work in multiple lands. Mass migration means that the poor as well as the rich have ties to more than one nation. What does citizenship mean when passports for many countries can be purchased outright and some people even hold elected office in more than one country simultaneously? Clearly, citizenship and national identity are changing — a sign that the nation states is itself in flux as an “imagined community.” Purchase of citizenship means becoming citizen of two countries at the same time and enjoying all the legal rights and other amenities provided to any other citizen of those respective countries. This system of second nationality is widely honored because of the benefit associated with it. You can buy citizenship for tax planning, citizenship for wealth management, citizenship for tax reduction or citizenship for visa free travel. After becoming a second citizen, a person can escape complex tax and custom regulations, enjoy visa free travel to England, visa free travel to United Kingdom avail legal rights and border rules. It also offers a facility to enjoy the better socio-economic conditions of another country. Dominica’s citizenship program requires making an economic contribution to the country. In exchange, applicants and their families are granted full citizenship without residence. The economic contribution takes the form of a direct non-refundable payment made to the government.

Citizenship for sale-To accommodate this new demand, purchase of citizenship or purchase of nationality has become common in many countries. As a citizen of Dominica you can live and work in Dominica at any time, and as a Commonwealth citizen you will enjoy special rights and privileges in the United Kingdom as well, e.g. your children may go the UK to study without having to obtain a student visa; after graduation, they may take up employment in the UK for two years without having to obtain a work permit. The Foundation has been designated a special approved project for the purposes of Citizenship by Investment. Contributions to the Foundation at prescribed levels can qualify foreign nationals to Citizenship by Investment. Acquiring economic citizenships is one of the wisest decisions a person can make. As a real worth of the money, such US citizenship by investment, European citizenship by investment helps an individual to gain a larger workable tax benefits. People can enjoy and freely travel to country of their choice as and often they want without much hassle. Getting economic citizen provides benefits not only on business but on personal front as well.

Dual citizenship programs available by Second Citizenship Ltd. can open up a whole new life of opportunities, visa free travel to England, visa free travel to United Kingdom and visa free travel to Switzerland. These professional second nationality services are for those people who are migrating to the United States, migrating to European Union and are willing for residence in United States, residence in European Union, residence in England or residence in United Kingdom. Obtaining multiple nationalities, foreign passport or foreign citizenship is one of the wisest moves you can make if you truly value maintaining your international freedom. A second passport from Dominica is also ideal for high value individuals seeking to retire to the Caribbean and/or avoid restrictive taxation laws in their own country.  For these applicants, the Dominica citizenship offers zero taxation on foreign earnings, capital gains, wealth, gift and inheritance tax.

Payment for citizenship is like taking out an insurance policy. Only the asset you are insuring is not your car or home, but something much more precious: your freedom.

Second Citizenship Ltd. provides professional and efficient services for obtaining second nationality in Dominica. Obtaining second passport for Dominica is helpful for Caribbean citizenship, European Union citizenship, American citizenship, US Citizenship, Foreign citizenship, foreign passport. Offers you the services to purchase Dominican nationality, dual nationality, multiple nationalities, second citizenship in Dominica will help you for visa free travel to England, United Kingdom and to Switzerland. SEO services provided by Jigney Bachech, CEO Opal Infotech, India.

Posted on September 30, 2010 by , Reply

Separating Church and State Benefits Both


Complete video at: fora.tv Dr. C. Welton Gaddy, president of The Interfaith Alliance, argues for greater understanding of the separation between religion and American government. —– Rev. Dr. Welton Gaddy is the leader of two national nonpartisan grassroots and educational organizations, The Interfaith Alliance and The Interfaith Alliance Foundation, and serves as the pastor for preaching and worship at Northminster (Baptist) Church in Monroe, Louisiana. One of twenty international religious leaders on the Council of 100 Leaders, a group created by the World Economic Forum to improve dialogue and understanding between the Western and Islamic worlds, Rev. Gaddy is host of “State of Belief,” a weekly radio show produced by The Interfaith Alliance (carried on AirAmerica), which is based on the proposition that religion has a positive and healing role to play in the life of the nation. Founded in 1994, The Interfaith Alliance (TIA) has grown into a national grassroots organization of 150000+ individuals of faith and goodwill drawn from more than seventy-five different religious traditions or beliefs with a cyber-network of 10000 activists and seventy-five local activist groups. Dedicated to promoting mutual respect, cooperation, and civility, TIA strives to promote religion as a positive and healing force in the life of the nation. In addition to authoring over twenty books, Dr. Gaddy provides regular commentary to the national media on issues relating to religion and …

Posted on August 16, 2010 by , 25 comments

Ready to Buy? The Benefits of Buying Vs. Renting

In this shaky housing market, many people are opting to rent the homes they live in instead of buying them while they wait to see how the market goes. It’s certainly a good idea to stay cautious about such things. After all, buying a home will be one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make in your life. When it finally does come time to decide whether to continue to rent or buy, it’s good the know what the advantages are of owning your own home.

Investment – Keep this in mind: when you are renting, it’s your landlord that receives every financial benefit from your home. If something is improved or fixed, your landlord benefits. Every rent check you pay, your landlord benefits. All of the equity that gets built up, your landlord benefits. When you own your own home, every improvement that you make on it and any money that you put into it benefits you through increased value and equity. Keep in mind, however, that homes are very risky as short-term investments right now. A lot of people learned this painfully over the last few years. A house should be a long-term investment. It’s a good idea not to buy a home unless you plan to live in it for five or six years, at least. Over time, a home is almost guaranteed to be a great investment.

Taxes – Did you know that the cost of your mortgage loan interest is deductible on your income taxes? You can also deduct your real estate taxes. And if you buy a home soon, you might be eligible for the new $8,500 tax credit. That’s not just a deduction but an actual tax credit! This can add up to big savings for you.

Independence – The satisfaction from owning your own home is immeasurable. Not only do you get financial independence – no longer at the whim of a landlord and ever-increasing rental payments – but you also have the personal freedom to make your home exactly what you want it to be.

Though there are many advantages to being a home owner, the most important thing is that you feel at home where you’re living. A rental property can be a great home just as much as if you owned it. As long as you feel comfortable and secure in where you live then you must be doing something right. But if you’re ready for a change, make sure that you know where to look and who to ask to get the best information available.

Lee Cameron is a professional REALTOR® serving the Orlando real estate market. Lee has consistently proven his talent and knowledge in the real estate business and is known to his flair the business and the care with which he treats his clients. For more info on homes & properties in Orlando contact Lee today.

Posted on June 17, 2010 by , Reply